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BV59 GVF

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,592 mi
Last recorded94,592 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 GVF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2025 94,592 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame fractured axle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 91,318 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 84,981 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 83,419 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 81,958 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 81,958 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 78,758 miles

stone chip on windscreen

Fail 11 Sep 2020 78,758 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts std (3.4 (b) (ii))

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2019 75,977 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

exhaust outer skin corroded and split

Fail 3 Sep 2019 75,977 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

exhaust outer skin corroded and split

Pass 6 Sep 2018 67,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2018 67,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 59,146 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2017 59,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 55,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 44,581 miles

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 33,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 33,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 6,941 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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BV59 GVF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV59 GVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV59 GVF registered?

BV59 GVF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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